2009, The Year of the Ox, is predicted to be an exciting year full of growth, stability and accomplishments. With a tentative release date sometime in March, Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion are currently putting the finishing touches on their much anticipated new album which not only shares the same astrological title, but which promises to reflect the growth and stability of one of Lowell's finest singer/songwriters as well. With an ever expanding fan base, a hot new album and a high energy live show, 2009 is already looking to be a very successful and accomplished one for Jen and the band.

You can catch Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion every Thursday in February as part of a month-long residency at Toad, the cozy, neighborhood bar adjoining Christophers in Cambridge. Jen takes the stage at 10:00PM. And as an added bonus, on the 12th and 26th, Lowell tunesmith and ukelele great Melvern Taylor kicks things off at 7:00. Couldn't think of a better night of music. Closer to home, Jen and the band play the Village Smokehouse this Thursday night.

And one other thing...anybody else find themselves fantasizing about a Jen and Daryl Hall duet at the close of last year's Boardinghouse concert? I can't get it out of my head!